So here’s why optimizing your purchase for an EV charger is important. You can immediately tell that an EV Charger is cheap from the absence of safety certifications. Not only is it dangerous to you but also a hazard to your family, if they can disregard safety regulations then they’d definitely wouldn’t bat an eye to your well-being.

Quality and rating of materials

If safety certifications aren’t met then it's for certain that the materials used for the EV charger will follow. This means that it's highly plausible that it won’t be up to industry standards and compare poorly. Cables and plug quality that are used will most likely be borderline “acceptable” in which no buffer is allowed in case of the unit being subjected to higher-than-expected electrical loads or prolonged use leading to overheating or failure.

Features that protect and extend life

• Overvoltage Protection

Your EV wasn’t cheap, it’d be a shame if your charging unit didn’t have a safeguard against too high of a voltage that could potentially risk damaging the EV’s battery. 

• Overcurrent Protection

Unlike voltage, current is the flow of the electrons through the wire, going over the rated values will in return generate a build up in heat that causes higher resistance. This will potentially lead to a fire.

• IP Rating

Reliable charger’s often come with an IP rating that is able to withstand outdoor conditions in which you’ll most likely have it installed. Chargers that are cheaper will lack proper sealing making them vulnerable to the elements.

• Temperature Monitoring

Usually a good EV Charger that doesn’t cheap out will have a thermal sensor to monitor the temperature and shut down the unit in the case of an overheat. Not having this would increase the risk of a fire.

Quality of Life (QOL) Features

Who says they’d stop there? They’d most likely even shave off features that improve your experience such as connectivity. An application helps provide data and most importantly, real time status during charging. Additionally, you could schedule and charge all from the convenience of your living area without having to budge an inch. You’d be sacrificing that with a charger below RM 1200.

Mounting and Bracket Support

Installation plays a big role in how an EV Charger operates through its lifetime regardless how good or expensive it may be. However a bad quality EV Charger is not complemented even with a good installation as it may not come with proper secure mounting or brackets to support the process of installation. Eventually the EV Charger might succumb to the floor from a drop due to how badly supported it is.

Conclusion

So are you prepared to face the consequences for skimping out on the cost? Or are you keen on a reliable and solid EV Charger that fits the bill in terms of cost and features mentioned above? Contact EV Sifu for more information about our range of EV Chargers that’ll satisfy everybody!